This should surprise nobody. Scenario: Year one of the playoff goes as everyone expects it to – ratings up, excitement up, and most importantly to the rich suits, the money flows. (The players, who are responsible for all the success, get nothing; that’ll be the next issue tackled in college sports.)

Everything improves in year two. You don’t think by year three – maybe 2017/2018? – they’re looking to double profits by adding four more teams? An 8-team playoff is ideal, and one this site favors over all others.